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House roll call 892 · 98th Congress · Oct 5, 1984

To amend S. 607 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. S. 607 amends the communications act of 1934. The oxley substitute reduces the authorizations

On Oct 5, 1984, the House voted 167–234 (S 607). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 48–205, Republicans 121–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
167
No
234
Did not vote
34
Date
Oct 5, 1984

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 31 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 205 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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